Legal Advisor: Legal Obligations in Treating Patients with Disabilities

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Question 2

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Testimony In Opposition to Senate Bill 603, an Act Relating to Equitable Provider Reimbursement, before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

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] by an average of 67%.”  While other specialties may not have such wide variation, this example underscores why …

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Testimony In Opposition to House Bill 2164, Senate Bill 522, and House Bill 587 before the Joint Committee on Financial Services

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may not have such wide variation, this example underscores why tying any payment formula to Medicare …

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Testimony In Support of House 605, an Act to Encourage Quality Reviews and Reduce Costs in Health Care, before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

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’s.  In addition it may add to the costs of defending an increasing number of suits brought against …

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Case 1

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own.  Dr. Steve’s office inquired with Michael about any special accommodations that may be needed …

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Practical Application of the Rules

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that an equally effective substitute may be provided if the original request is unreasonable or unfillable …

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References

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Medical Boards.  "Addressing sexual boundaries: guidelines for state medical boards." 2006 May …

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Prescribing Boundaries

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guidelines is a boundary violation that the BRM will investigate. These regulations may result in frustration … for patients and some patients may seek preferential treatment by asking to be exempted from the policies …

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The Board of Registration in Medicine

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, which may result in physician discipline.  Complaints occur because physicians cross ethical behavioral …

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